RI, S'pore sign deal on economic zonesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, BatamIndonesia plans to transform three major islands in Riau Islands province into special economic zones (SEZs) in a bid to draw much-needed direct foreign investment.

BKPM defends validity of its foreign investment dataThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has defended the validity of its data on realized foreign investment, saying the figure is based on the total spending on implementation of foreign investment projects.

Singapore to help Jakarta build special zones to attract investors Batam, Indonesia (ANTARA News) - Marked by the signing of an agreement, Indonesia invited Singapore on Sunday to help Jakarta establish special economic zones on three islands to lure foreign investors, particularly from Japan and...